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silver plate

noun

Definition of silver platenext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of silver plate The color for a 60-year anniversary is silver, so silver plates and napkins accompanied a delicious charcuterie board. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 Her work, which includes a line of silver plates and rose quart teapots with accompanying cups, is informed and inspired by the rituals that typically accompany the drinking of tea from around the world. — Maria Geyman, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024 The bulky rectangular device—visible to the customer only as a silver plate with four light sensors—was one of the store’s ten brand-new Spectra-Physics Model A’s. — Kovie Biakolo, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2024 According to a recent paper published in the journal Antiquity, silver for the earlier post-Roman coins during this period came from Byzantine silver plate, while silver for the later coins most likely came from mines located in Melle, Aquitaine. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for silver plate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver plate
  1. knife
  2. silver
  3. fork
  4. teaspoon
  5. spoon
  6. tablespoon
Noun
  • Agents also found a rifle scope and bipod, an entrenchment tool, pepper spray and about 30 knives.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For mashed potatoes, gnocchi, and purées A knife or cake tester should slide easily into and out of the potato.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The form-fitting design featured two thin shoulder straps that held up a nude leather bust with a sweetheart neckline, embellished with silver grommets.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • The event, which celebrates local cuisine and all things farm-to-fork, occurs yearly on the Tower Bridge spanning the Sacramento River.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For the past few years, the capital has been welcoming a new crop of contemporary museums and galleries, restaurants moving beyond the farm-to-fork template, and a few luxury hotels, including a Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • However, high doses (more than one-fourth teaspoon ground) could be harmful to the liver, so those with liver issues should be cautious.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon apple pie spice in a medium-size shallow bowl.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of teaspoon
Noun
  • There were spoons that magically stirred by themselves and impeccably cool aunts (Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing) who served chocolate for breakfast and reminded you that, when dancing naked under the full moon, clothing is entirely optional.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout our conversation, Angelyne adds ice cubes to the bowl, swirls it with a spoon, and consumes it like gazpacho.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal mix, milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tablespoon

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“Silver plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver%20plate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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